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Exposure routes of toxins

Inhalation, skin contact, ingestion, injection

Effects of toxins

Acute and chronic


Acute

Fast acting, headache, irritation, light headed, respiratory distress that can lead to death

Chronic

Cancer, organ damage, hearing loss

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Health hazard

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Skull and crossbones